With over 20 years of experience in the international entertainment industry – 18 years of which has been spent working at Keshet - Keren Shahar has been confirmed as the new CEO of Keshet International (KI). Shahar will commence her new role on 1 January 2023, replacing Alon Shtruzman, who leaves the global content producer and distributor at the end of this year, having led the company for a decade. Widely regarded as one of the leading pioneers of the Israeli formats sales market … [Read more...] about Keren Shahar appointed new CEO of Keshet International
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Tresor TV options Something Special hit format Battle in the Box
Something Special, the Seoul-based international Format agency founded by Format specialists Jin Woo Hwang, President & Executive Director, and InSoon Kim, EVP and Head of Content, announce that Germany’s Tresor TV has optioned the hit Korean celebrity format Battle in the Box. Tresor TV, a subsidiary of Keshet International, produced many popular global formats for the German market including I Can See Your Voice, Germany’s Next Top Model, Survivor, and The Supernanny, among others. … [Read more...] about Tresor TV options Something Special hit format Battle in the Box
Keshet wins 22 Israeli Oscars, with 14 awards for Our Boys (Keshet Studios and HBO’s 10-part drama based on true events)
Keshet Studios and HBO's Our Boys won the highest number of awards of any TV show this year; 14 awards in total - including Best Drama Series Award, Best Actor for Johnny Arbid, Best Actress for Ruba Blal Asfour, Best Photography for Yaron Scharf, plus Best Direction and Best Screenplay for Hagai Levi, Joseph Cedar and Tawfik Abu Wael. The 10-part series, which aired on four major platforms in Israel and around the world last year, is based on the true events that led to the outbreak of war … [Read more...] about Keshet wins 22 Israeli Oscars, with 14 awards for Our Boys (Keshet Studios and HBO’s 10-part drama based on true events)
ITV2 commissions Celebrity Showmance
ITV2 has commissioned Keshet UK’s new high-concept comedy entertainment show, Celebrity Showmance (6 x 60’). Narrated by UK comedian, actor and rapper Doc Brown, Celebrity Showmance sees six single celebrities paired into three very unlikely ‘couples’ who go to hilarious lengths to convince the public that they’re in a real, romantic relationship. In each episode, the three new celebrity couples: Chloe Sims (TOWIE) & 5ive pop star Abz Love, socialite Lady Victoria … [Read more...] about ITV2 commissions Celebrity Showmance
‘Think global, act local’
As the CEO of KI, what are some of your priorities now? Alon: I’m a huge believer in the phrase, ‘Think global, act local’, when it comes to content. Content is a local business, people want to watch shows in their own language. We respect local talent and believe it should take the lead on the home ground. We see Asia as one of our biggest markets today and especially now as China and India are booming in the industry. Homeland, which was based on our original drama Prisoners of War, … [Read more...] about ‘Think global, act local’
Keshet International acquires Tresor TV produktions GMBH
Cannes, France – Keshet International (KI) has acquired Munich-based production company, Tresor TV Produktions GmbH (Tresor) as it expands its production footprint in Europe. Tresor has become one of Germany’s most respected independent production companies, known for its flair in producing reality, factual entertainment and variety shows. Specialists in acquiring international IP rights for many years, Tresor has produced successful local versions of the popular formats Top Model, Popstars, … [Read more...] about Keshet International acquires Tresor TV produktions GMBH
